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Dark Sky Seasonal Guide

What to See in The Autumn Sky

Autumn is a superb time for stargazing and viewing some of the planets furthest from Earth – the gas giants as they are known. There is the opportunity to see…

Our spring sky at night

This spring brings some excellent star viewing with a few astronomical events worth noting. Author and night sky expert Geoffrey Lindop tells you what to watch for in the spring…

Our winter sky

Wrap up warm, take a flask of a hot drink, and enjoy the dark skies of our region now winter is upon us. Dark sky expert Geoffrey Hugh Lindop guides…

Our night sky in the summer

The skies in June stay light until the very wee hours making it more difficult to observe our starry wonders. Our night sky expert Geoffrey Lindop takes this opportunity to…

Our Spring Sky at Night in 2024

Spring brings skies lighter later but is also fairly quiet in astronomical terms, so the perfect time to get better aquainted with the night sky. Author and night sky expert…

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